Her Graceful War Song novel Chapter 1395

When Carissa went to the palace to deliver her report, she also expressed her sympathy for Zoey besides presenting the confession. She didn't hide her admiration for Zoey in her words.

Despite her difficult life, Zoey still had a kind heart. She continuously gave out food and medicine. Even though her whole family now lived in Skye Embroidery, she never asked for the money she had given away to be returned.

Furthermore, Zoey had shown great courage and moral integrity. She had publicly condemned her kin for the sake of the greater good—a rare quality that many men, even among the nobility, could not aspire to.

Recognizing the need for such an example to inspire his people, Salvador immediately issued an edict praising Zoey. He granted her 100 gold coins and a residence.

As for the exiled men from the Prince family, they could return to the capital after the Southern Frontier won the battle, along with the Hell Monarch.

Zoey had turned an impossible situation around. Now, who would dare to underestimate women?

As for Oliver, there was no need for an investigation. An order was given for his execution—he was to face the Torso Cleaving, a punishment in which the criminal is cleaved in two. Celeste, who had aided the rebels and caused great harm, was to face the same fate.

Salvador somewhat regretted his earlier decision to show leniency to the Kingsley family women. Had he not considered them victims, Celeste would have long been imprisoned and never allowed to cause such turmoil in the Southern Frontier. The remaining members of the family in the nunnery also remained a concern—if there were still any with malicious intent hidden among them, they posed an ongoing threat.

Though he did not speak directly of it, Salvador had given Galen a few brief instructions: when time permitted, Galen was to visit the nunnery and keep a watchful eye on the people there. It was a subtle order, more for monitoring than for any other purpose.

When Galen departed, Carissa understood Salvador's intent. However, he had already made a clear promise before—as long as Carmen and the others didn't do anything excessive, they wouldn't face any trouble.

Still, Carissa sent word to her associates, urging them to take care. She feared that in Celeste's final moments, the bond of sisterhood might prompt some reckless act that could bring about more trouble.

Meanwhile, Evelyn had learned of Oliver's capture and his death sentence by Torso Cleaving. In her grief and fury, she railed against Viola and Zoey. She accused them of betrayal, and fell to the ground in a fit of tears. She couldn't comprehend why one would betray a brother and the other a husband.

Evelyn caused an uproar, her grief and rage twisting her features as she struck Zoey and Viola sharply across the face. She demanded that they find a way to save Oliver.

Zoey had been kneeling on the floor, pleading for Evelyn to calm down. When she saw the situation getting worse, she got up. She went to the kitchen, grabbed a knife, and threw it on the ground. Then, she dragged all the other concubine-born daughters and Luna's daughter to kneel beside her.